LICSW Crisis Intervention 2

Question 1

A client presents in a domestic violence crisis shelter. According to trauma-informed crisis intervention, which response by the social worker is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Provide choices and options to restore a sense of control and safety

Answer

Trauma-informed care in crisis emphasizes empowerment and restoring a sense of control, as domestic violence survivors have often experienced profound loss of agency.

Question 2

The Caplan model of crisis theory identifies three types of crises. Which of the following is classified as a maturational or developmental crisis?

Accepted Answer

A teenager leaving home for college for the first time

Answer

Maturational (developmental) crises arise from normal life transitions such as adolescence leaving home, whereas situational crises result from unexpected external events.

Question 3

Which of the following tools is MOST widely used by social workers to conduct a structured suicide risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)

Answer

The Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) is a standardized, evidence-based instrument specifically designed to assess the presence, intensity, and lethality of suicidal ideation and behavior.

Question 4

A social worker receives a call from a client who states: 'I just can't take it anymore and I've been thinking about ending it all.' What is the MOST clinically appropriate immediate response?

Accepted Answer

Ask directly: 'Are you thinking about suicide?'

Answer

Directly asking about suicide is clinically indicated and research shows it does not increase risk; it opens communication and enables accurate assessment of the client's intent.

Question 5

In crisis intervention, a safety plan is distinguished from a 'no-suicide contract' primarily because:

Accepted Answer

Safety plans provide concrete coping steps and resources, whereas no-suicide contracts lack evidence of effectiveness

Answer

Safety plans are evidence-based collaborative tools outlining warning signs, coping strategies, and contacts, whereas no-suicide contracts have been shown to be ineffective and may create a false sense of security.

LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker Exam Practice Test

LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker Exam Practice Test

LICSW Crisis Intervention 2